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ReelAbilities Film Festival Cleveland @ Akron
Films By Women, About Women
Thursday, October 07
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
AuditoriumJoin us for a special screening of several ReelAbilities Films either directed by women or about women.
Now an annual Akron event, ReelAbilities Film Festival: Cleveland @ Akron promotes awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with different abilities through film and community.
Join us for a special screening of several ReelAbilities Films followed by Full Picture subject/producer Santina Muha and director Jacob Reed as they join us for a thought-provoking conversation about biases, ableism, and privilege.
Santina Muha is and actress and producer, known for One Day at a Time (2017), Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018) and Greener Grass (2019).
Jacob Reed is a writer, producer, and director known for his comedic and commercial work.
Director: Rachel Handler
This stirring documentary explores the failings of the U.S. health system through the lens of four women with disabilities. (5 min)
Director: Ashley Eakin
A film that confronts the complexities of being disabled and dating. Kim, who was born with one arm, gets set-up to go on a blind date. When she finally meets Jake, she quickly realizes he also has a physical disability, and she is pissed. (14 min)
Director: David Proud
An unemployed disabled actress is frustrated as all the disabled acting jobs go to able bodied actors. She gets a job as an advisor to a spoilt up and coming British film star advising him how to be disabled for his latest role, which might just win him a BAFTA. (13 min)
Director: Jacob Reed
Santina has been in a wheelchair since she was six years old. With meetings, hangouts, and classes happening virtually due to the Coronavirus quarantine, she's experiencing something new: Choosing when (or if) to disclose her disability. (12 min)
*Mature language and subject matter
Do not miss the chance to take a tour through the exhibit Look Beyond: An Art Show for All Abilities
Click here for more information about other ReelAbilities Cleveland @ Akron screenings, dates, and times.
Presented in partnership with SummitDD.
This program has been updated to require registration. Due to changing guidelines from the CDC regarding COVID-19, we believe this is the best way to keep you informed about the status of our programs.
For questions or additional information you can reach the Culture & AV desk at 330.643.9015 or cadiv@akronlibrary.org.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Movies | Community Event |
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Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.
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